Natural Disaster Risk in Eldred

Natural Hazard Profile: Eldred, Illinois

Eldred, in Greene County, is a small community of about 516 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings bitterly cold winters and hot, humid summers, and in particular a severe thunderstorm and tornado season each spring. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Eldred residents and property owners must navigate.

Eldred's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant landslide risk, where mountainous topography and saturated soils during wet periods combine to create hazardous mass movement conditions. Secondary hazards include drought and heat.

Within Illinois, Eldred's risk is, slightly below the 5.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Greene County identifies landslide as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and heat. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Eldred's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that landslide exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.